It has been reported that some effects can be felt from consuming the caapi vine alone, but that DMT-containing plants (such asPsychotria) remain inactive when drunk as a brew without a source of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as B. caapi. Howindigenous peoples discovered the synergistic properties of the plants used in the ayahuasca brew remains unclear. Many indigenous Amazonian people say they received the instructions directly from plants and plant spirits.

Ayahuasca (and DMT) has become a part of the mainstream conversation, especially over the past few years. The work of Dr. Rick Strassman brought about the release of the popular documentary “DMT: The Spirit Molecule” – and Reset.me, founded by former CNN investigative journalist, Amber Lyon, has allowed a growing community to share their experiences of healing, and radical change facilitated by plant medicine (and other psychedelic healing mediums).

To learn more about Ayahuasca and it’s medicinal/spiritual properties…click here.